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Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Reading Test 1 Passage 2
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millennium
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(n) /mɪˈlɛniəm/
a period of a thousand years
Example: The museum displayed artifacts from the first millennium.
pirate
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(n) /ˈpaɪrət/
a person who attacks and steals from ships at sea
Example: The pirate took the treasure from the ship.
pursue
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(v) /pərˈsuː/
to chase or follow someone or something
Example: They decided to pursue their dream of traveling the world.
misfit
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(n) /ˈmɪs.fɪt/
a person who does not fit in with a group
Example: He felt like a misfit at the party.
daredevil
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(n) /ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/
a person who takes risky actions or enjoys extreme activities
Example: The daredevil jumped off the high cliff into the ocean.
swashbuckler
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(n) /ˈswɑːʃˌbʌklər/
a person who engages in daring and adventurous activities, often romantically or heroically
Example: The movie featured a swashbuckler who fought bravely against the villains.
prowl
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(v) /praʊl/
to move around quietly in search of something, often prey or stolen goods
Example: The cat will prowl around the garden at night.
vital
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(adj) /ˈvaɪ.təl/
very important or necessary
Example: Water is vital for all living things.
eradicate
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(v) /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
to get rid of something completely
Example: The city worked hard to eradicate pollution.
reign
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(n) /reɪn/
the period during which a ruler has control over a country
Example: The king ruled with wisdom during his reign.
predate
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(v) /prɪˈdeɪt/
to exist or happen before something else
Example: Many believe that dinosaurs predate the first humans.
fertile
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(adj) /ˈfɜr.təl/
able to produce crops or plants; good for growing things
Example: The soil in that field is very fertile.
rugged
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(adj) /ˈrʌɡɪd/
having a rough surface; not smooth or level
Example: The mountain trail was rugged and hard to walk on.
seafaring
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(adj) /ˈsiːˌfɛrɪŋ/
involving or relating to traveling by sea
Example: Many people have seafaring dreams of exploring distant lands.
unsurpassed
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(adj) /ˌʌn.sərˈpæst/
better than anything else of the same kind
Example: She has unsurpassed skills in drawing.
cove
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(n) /koʊv/
a small sheltered bay or a recess in a coastline
Example: The boat was hidden in a cove near the shore.
undetected
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(adj) /ˌʌn.dɪˈtɛk.tɪd/
not discovered or noticed
Example: The thief left the scene undetected.
caravel
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(n) /ˈkɛrəvəl/
a small, fast ship used in the past for exploration and trade
Example: The sailors set out on a caravel to discover new lands.
laden
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(adj) /ˈleɪ.dən/
heavily loaded or filled with something
Example: The truck was laden with boxes.
retaliation
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(n) /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
the act of getting back at someone for something they did
Example: She was worried about retaliation after speaking out.
resort
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(v) /rɪˈzɔrt/
to turn to something for help or support
Example: During hard times, people may resort to selling their belongings.
opponent
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(n) /əˈpoʊ.nənt/
someone who competes against you in a game or competition
Example: The opponent of the player is very strong.
boost
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(v) /buːst/
to increase or improve something
Example: The school plans to boost student engagement through new programs.
diplomatic
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(adj) /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/
related to managing relations between countries
Example: The leader took a diplomatic approach to resolve the conflict.
correspondence
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(n) /ˌkɔːrəˈspɒndəns/
communication by letters
Example: She maintains correspondence with her pen pal.
pressing
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(adj) /ˈprɛsɪŋ/
requiring immediate attention or action
Example: The teacher talked about many pressing topics in class.
substantial
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(adj) /səbˈstænʃəl/
important or significant
Example: The storm caused substantial damage to the buildings.
disruption
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(n) /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/
a disturbance or interruption of a system or process
Example: The storm caused a disruption to the school schedule.
commerce
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(n) /ˈkɑːmɜːrs/
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example: Commerce is important for the economy.
reject
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(v) /rɪˈdʒɛkt/
to refuse to accept or agree with something
Example: The king rejected the pirate's offer.
assure
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(v) /əˈʃʊr/
to tell someone something positive to make them feel better or more confident
Example: The teacher will assure the students that they will do well on the test.
subject
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(n) /ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/
a person or thing being discussed or dealt with
Example: The teacher asked the students about the subject of their project.
condone
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(v) /kənˈdoʊn/
to accept or allow behavior that is wrong or offensive
Example: It is not right to condone bad behavior.
glorify
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(v) /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/
to praise or honor someone or something
Example: Many stories glorify the bravery of heroes.
daring
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(adj) /ˈdɛrɪŋ/
ready to take risks; bold
Example: The daring pirate went on a dangerous adventure.
engage
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(v) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
to participate or become involved in something
Example: She wants to engage in the school play.
detour
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(n) /ˈdiːtʊr/
a longer route that is taken to avoid something
Example: The car had to take a detour because of the road closure.
curtail
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(v) /kərˈteɪl/
to reduce or limit something
Example: They tried to curtail the noise from the construction.
hamper
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(v) /ˈhæmpər/
to make something difficult or prevent something from happening
Example: Heavy rain can hamper the progress of the construction.
liberal
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(adj) /ˈlɪbərəl/
open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values
Example: Her liberal views make her open to different ideas.
tolerate
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(v) /ˈtɒlərˌeɪt/
to accept or allow something, even if it is not what you want
Example: I can tolerate loud music when I am studying.
rising
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(adj) /ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/
increasing in amount or level
Example: The rising sun is beautiful in the morning.
steady
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(adj) /ˈstɛdi/
not moving or changing; staying the same
Example: The table is steady and does not wobble.
essential
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(adj) /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
very important and necessary
Example: Water is essential for life.
arrangement
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(n) /əˈreɪndʒmənt/
the way in which things are organized or arranged
Example: The arrangement of the furniture makes the room look larger.
embolden
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(v) /ɪmˈboʊldən/
to make someone feel more confident or courageous
Example: The teacher tried to embolden the students to share their ideas.
dignitary
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(n) /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/
a person of high rank or importance
Example: The dignitary attended the celebration.
ransom
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(n) /ˈrænsəm/
a sum of money demanded for the release of someone who has been kidnapped
Example: The kidnapper asked for a large ransom.
hostage
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(n) /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
a person who is held captive, often for a ransom
Example: The bandits took a hostage to demand money.
outlive
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(v) /aʊtˈlɪv/
to live longer than someone or something
Example: He hopes to outlive his family dog.
usefulness
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(n) /ˈjuːsfəl.nəs/
the quality of being useful
Example: The usefulness of this tool makes it popular with everyone.
concerted
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(adj) /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/
done together or in a planned way
Example: The team worked hard for a concerted effort to finish the project.
vast
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(adj) /væst/
very large in size or amount
Example: The ocean is vast and deep.
combat
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(v) /ˈkɒm.bæt/
to fight against something or someone
Example: The soldiers must combat the enemy forces.
menace
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(n) /ˈmɛnəs/
a person or thing that causes harm or trouble
Example: The loud noise was a menace to the quiet neighborhood.
cleanse
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(v) /ˈklɛnz/
to remove dirt or impurities
Example: Please cleanse your hands before eating.
productive
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(adj) /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/
having a good result or creating something useful
Example: The farmers became productive after receiving better tools.
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